1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 MG Midget
To start off, 1971 MG Midget is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Anglia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 MG Midget (100 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1971 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1971 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Anglia | Midget |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2040 mm |
