1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1968 Mazda 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,168 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda 1000 (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget.
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 Mazda 1000 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda 1000 | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Mazda | MG |
| Model | 1000 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1168 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2032 mm |
