1958 MG MGA vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 MG MGA (107 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1958 MG MGA.
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, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 MG MGA | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | MG | Peugeot |
| Model | MGA | 504 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2910 mm |
