1964 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 MG Midget
To start off, 1968 MG Midget is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Cortina weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Cortina | 1968 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Cortina | Midget |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 715 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 |
