1982 Ford Granada vs. 1957 MG Magnett

To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 MG Magnett would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1957 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 312 kg more than 1957 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, 1982 Ford Granada (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG Magnett. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG Magnett.

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