1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1963 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 400 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 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 | 1925 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2032 mm |
