1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1956 MG Midget
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 MG Midget would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1956 MG Midget. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1956 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 838 kg more than 1956 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. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1956 MG Midget has manual transmission. 1956 MG Midget will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1956 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Midget |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2400 mm |
