1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 MG Magnett
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 MG Magnett would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1959 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 MG Magnett weights approximately 300 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG Magnett. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1959 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Cortina | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
