1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, 1968 Ford 12 M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 MG MGA (106 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG MGA weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M. 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, 1960 MG MGA (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 12 M | 1960 MG MGA | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | 12 M | MGA |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1182 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2390 mm |
