2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1969 MG Midget
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1969 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1969 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1969 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG Midget. (100 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1969 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 550 | Midget |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2040 mm |
