1958 Ford Escort vs. 1969 MG Midget
To start off, 1969 MG Midget is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Escort weights approximately 97 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1969 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 1969 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Escort | Midget |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 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 | 817 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2040 mm |
