1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 MG MGB
To start off, 1973 MG MGB is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 527 kg more than 1973 MG MGB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Mustang (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1973 MG MGB | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Mustang | MGB |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |
