1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 485 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 Ford Mustang (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Mustang | 1964 MG Midget | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Mustang | Midget |
Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2032 mm |