Howdy @Stratslinger,
Yeah, the MGB GT was an object of my youthful yearnings, too.
I've got a 93 300 ZX, and there are Honda Civics and, yes, Ford Fiestas that can run rings around it. Amazing what they can get out of engines now.
Wow, a Ford Fiasco can run rings around a 50 year old MG. I knew Ford would catch up eventually. We just need patience.