1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1964 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1238 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 400 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 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 |
