Malta and Midway with the same air group

Would a Malta-class carrier be preferable to a Midway?

Malta is preferred if both carry the same American air group, chiefly because of its fighter-direction control and defensive strength.

The choice depends on the aircraft each carrier operates. With the same American air group aboard both ships, Malta is the preferred design in this comparison. It is credited with strong armour and a capable strike group. Better fighter-direction control is the principal reason offered for expecting a stronger defence.