1957 AC Aceca vs. 1965 MG Midget
To start off, 1965 MG Midget is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1965 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1965 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 159 kg more than 1965 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, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1965 MG Midget | |
| Make | AC | MG |
| Model | Aceca | Midget |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2032 mm |
