1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1960 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 214 kg more than 1960 MG MGA. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1960 MG MGA | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Cortina | MGA |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |
