1962 Ford Consul vs. 1965 MG Midget
To start off, 1965 MG Midget is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 MG Midget (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 147 kg more than 1965 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, 1962 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1965 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Consul | Midget |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 882 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2032 mm |
