1967 MG Midget vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1967 MG Midget is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 110 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, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | MG | Morgan |
| Model | Midget | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2450 mm |
