1961 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1965 MG Midget
To start off, 1965 MG Midget is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1965 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1965 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 501 kg more than 1965 MG Midget. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar E-Type | 1965 MG Midget | |
| Make | Jaguar | MG |
| Model | E-Type | Midget |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2032 mm |
