1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1966 Ford Anglia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 MG Midget (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Anglia weights approximately 3 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Anglia | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Anglia | Midget |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2032 mm |
