2011 Ford F-250 vs. 1970 MG Midget
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 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 321 more horse power than 1970 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1970 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 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-250 | 1970 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | F-250 | Midget |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2040 mm |
