1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1961 MG Midget
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 29 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (268 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1961 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1961 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 801 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1961 MG Midget | |
Make | Ferrari | MG |
Model | Mondial | Midget |
Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 18.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2032 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |