1954 Ford Popular vs. 1970 MG Midget
To start off, 1970 MG Midget is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Popular weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 MG Midget.
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, 1970 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1970 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Popular | Midget |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2040 mm |
