1959 MG MGA vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 MG MGA would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (106 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 397 kg more than 1959 MG MGA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG MGA. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1959 MG MGA has manual transmission. 1959 MG MGA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 MG MGA | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | MG | Oldsmobile |
| Model | MGA | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2850 mm |
