1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 MG Midget
To start off, 1969 MG Midget is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina 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 16 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Cortina weights approximately 58 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 1969 MG Midget | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Cortina | Midget |
Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 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 | 778 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2040 mm |