1954 Morris Oxford vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1963 MG Midget is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 350 kg more than 1963 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, 1954 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1954 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Morris Oxford | 1963 MG Midget | |
Make | Morris | MG |
Model | Oxford | Midget |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2032 mm |