2011 Ford F-250 vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG Midget would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1962 MG Midget has manual transmission. 1962 MG Midget will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-250 | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | F-250 | Midget |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2032 mm |
