1967 MG Midget vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1085 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, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1967 MG Midget | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | MG | Pontiac |
Model | Midget | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2950 mm |