1957 Ford Consul vs. 1973 MG Midget
To start off, 1973 MG Midget is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 369 kg more than 1973 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 Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1973 MG Midget | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Consul | Midget |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2040 mm |