1967 Ford 12 M vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1967 Ford 12 M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 MG Midget (46 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 12 M weights approximately 117 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 MG Midget (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford 12 M | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | 12 M | Midget |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 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 | 852 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2032 mm |
