1967 MG Midget vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, 1967 MG Midget is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 MG MGA weights approximately 185 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 1959 MG MGA | |
| Make | MG | MG |
| Model | Midget | MGA |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2390 mm |
