1968 Ford 17 vs. 1965 MG MGB
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 MG MGB would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 MG MGB (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1965 MG MGB.
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 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1965 MG MGB | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | 17 | MGB |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
