2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 MG Midget would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1966 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1966 MG Midget | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Crown Victoria | Midget |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 100 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2040 mm |