1982 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 19 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Taunus (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 291 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, 1982 Ford Taunus (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Taunus | 1963 MG Midget | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Taunus | Midget |
Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2032 mm |