1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 MG MGB
To start off, both 1963 Ford Cortina and 1963 MG MGB were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 MG MGB. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1963 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 MG MGB weights approximately 60 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, both vehicles can yield 149 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1963 MG MGB | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Cortina | MGB |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 840 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |
