1968 Ford Escort vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 MG MGA weights approximately 138 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1957 MG MGA | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Escort | MGA |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
