1961 MG Magnett vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 MG Magnett would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1961 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1961 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 MG Magnett weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG Magnett. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 MG Magnett | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | MG | Ford |
| Model | Magnett | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
