1969 MG MGC vs. 1969 Volvo 1800
To start off, both 1969 MG MGC and 1969 Volvo 1800 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 MG MGC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 MG MGC (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 1800. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 MG MGC should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 1800.
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, 1969 MG MGC (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 MG MGC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 MG MGC | 1969 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | MG | Volvo |
| Model | MGC | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
