1969 MG Midget vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 MG Midget would be higher. Both 1969 MG Midget and 1971 Morris Marina are equipped with a 1,275 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 162 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1969 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 MG Midget | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | MG | Morris |
| Model | Midget | Marina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |
