1957 Ford 17M vs. 1971 MG Midget
To start off, 1971 MG Midget is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 395 kg more than 1971 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, 1957 Ford 17M (129 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 MG Midget. (100 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1971 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | 17M | Midget |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2040 mm |
