1967 MG MGC vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 31 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1967 MG MGC. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG MGC. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG MGC. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1967 MG MGC has manual transmission. 1967 MG MGC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG MGC | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | MG | Nissan |
| Model | MGC | President |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3040 mm |
