1967 MG MGC vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 MG MGC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 MG MGC would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1967 MG MGC. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1967 MG MGC.
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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG MGC. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG MGC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG MGC | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | MGC | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |
