1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1970 MG Midget
To start off, 1970 MG Midget is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1970 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1970 MG Midget. 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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 1970 MG Midget | |
| Make | Jaguar | MG |
| Model | Mark IV | Midget |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2040 mm |
