1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 3 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1964 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, 1967 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (84 Nm). This means 1967 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | GT 40 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2032 mm |
