2006 Ford Expedition vs. 1961 MG Midget
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1961 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1961 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 485 kg more than 1961 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG Midget. 2006 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1961 MG Midget has manual transmission. 1961 MG Midget will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 1961 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Expedition | Midget |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
