1949 MG TD vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1960 Seat 1400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 MG TD would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 MG TD (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 MG TD should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 189 kg more than 1949 MG TD.
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, 1960 Seat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1960 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | MG | Seat |
| Model | TD | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
