1969 Ford Capri vs. 1969 MG Midget
To start off, both 1969 Ford Capri and 1969 MG Midget were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1969 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 310 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Capri (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1969 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Capri | Midget |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2040 mm |
