1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG Midget would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 519 kg more than 1962 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Mustang | Midget |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 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 | 1254 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2032 mm |
