1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 1966 MG Midget is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 MG Midget (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 43 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1966 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Prefect | Midget |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2032 mm |
