1975 Ford Escort vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 MG Midget (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 175 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1966 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Escort | Midget |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2032 mm |
