1969 MG MGC vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 MG MGC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 MG MGC would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 MG MGC. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1969 MG MGC.

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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG MGC. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG MGC. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1969 MG MGC has manual transmission. 1969 MG MGC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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