1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1961 MG Magnett
To start off, 1961 MG Magnett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1961 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 MG Magnett weights approximately 125 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG Magnett. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1961 MG Magnett | |
Make | AC | MG |
Model | Greyhound | Magnett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |