1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1959 MG Magnett
To start off, 1968 Fiat 125 is newer by 9 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1959 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 MG Magnett weights approximately 180 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125.
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, 1968 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG Magnett. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 125 | 1959 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 125 | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
