1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 MG Midget
To start off, both 1958 Ford 12 M and 1958 MG Midget were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 MG Midget (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 12 M | 1958 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | 12 M | Midget |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2400 mm |
