1967 MG Midget vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 38 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 1,790 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 44 weights approximately 265 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, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | MG | Morgan |
| Model | Midget | 44 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2450 mm |
