1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 MG Midget
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 MG Midget would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 640 kg more than 1967 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 1967 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Mustang | Midget |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2040 mm |
