1949 MG TD vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 32 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 334 kg more than 1949 MG TD. 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | TD | Celica |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
