1949 MG TD vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1964 Toyota Publica is newer by 15 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 1,250 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 MG TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 MG TD (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 MG TD should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 MG TD weights approximately 296 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica. 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, 1949 MG TD (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 MG TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | TD | Publica |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2140 mm |
