1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1970 MG Midget
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 MG Midget would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (221 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1970 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1970 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1970 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (336 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 1970 MG Midget | |
| Make | Jaguar | MG |
| Model | XJ6 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2040 mm |
