1977 Ford Granada vs. 1954 MG Magnett

To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 MG Magnett would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1954 MG Magnett. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1954 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 322 kg more than 1954 MG Magnett. 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, 1977 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 MG Magnett. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 MG Magnett. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1954 MG Magnett has manual transmission. 1954 MG Magnett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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