2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1961 MG MGA
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 MG MGA would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1961 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1961 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1961 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 1961 MG MGA | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | GT 500 | MGA |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
