1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 27 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 735 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | Mondial | Midget |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2032 mm |
