1949 MG TD vs. 1967 MG Midget
To start off, 1967 MG Midget is newer by 18 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 MG TD weights approximately 161 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 1967 MG Midget | |
| Make | MG | MG |
| Model | TD | Midget |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2040 mm |
