1968 Ford Escort vs. 1970 MG Midget
To start off, 1970 MG Midget is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 85 kg more than 1970 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, 1968 Ford Escort (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1970 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Escort | Midget |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2040 mm |
