1970 Ford 17 vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1970 Ford 17 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1962 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, 1970 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 17 | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | 17 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2032 mm |
