1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, both 1966 Ford Falcon and 1966 MG Midget were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 404 kg more than 1966 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1966 MG Midget | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Falcon | Midget |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2040 mm |