1975 Ford Escort vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1964 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 188 kg more than 1964 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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Escort | Midget |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2032 mm |
