1970 Ford Escort vs. 1958 MG Magnett
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 MG Magnett would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1958 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 MG Magnett weights approximately 249 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG Magnett. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1958 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Escort | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
