1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 MG Midget
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 MG Midget would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1971 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 860 kg more than 1971 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1971 MG Midget | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Falcon | Midget |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2040 mm |