1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1968 MG MGB
To start off, 1968 MG MGB is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect 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 62 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 MG MGB weights approximately 102 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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, 1968 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1968 MG MGB | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Prefect | MGB |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 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 | 778 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2320 mm |
