2009 Ferrari 612 vs. 1965 MG Midget
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 1965 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1965 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1965 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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 612 | 1965 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 612 | Midget |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1925 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
