1969 MG Midget vs. 1999 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan 4 is newer by 30 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. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1969 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Morgan 4 weights approximately 160 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, 1999 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 MG Midget | 1999 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | MG | Morgan |
| Model | Midget | 4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2450 mm |
