1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1965 MG MGB
To start off, both 1965 Ford Corsair and 1965 MG MGB were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 MG MGB. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1965 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 125 kg more than 1965 MG MGB. 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1965 MG MGB | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Corsair | MGB |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2320 mm |
