1965 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 MG Midget
To start off, 1967 MG Midget is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Mustang (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Mustang weights approximately 450 kg more than 1967 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.
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1965 Ford Mustang | 1967 MG Midget | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Mustang | Midget |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2040 mm |