1949 MG TD vs. 1967 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1967 Skoda 1202 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 1,250 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 MG TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 MG TD (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Skoda 1202. (42 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 MG TD should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 229 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, 1949 MG TD (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 MG TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 1967 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | MG | Skoda |
| Model | TD | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2690 mm |
