1957 Ford Consul vs. 1968 MG MGB
To start off, 1968 MG MGB is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 200 kg more than 1968 MG MGB.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1968 MG MGB | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Consul | MGB |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |
