1949 MG TD vs. 1983 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1983 Toyota Cressida is newer by 34 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 1,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 294 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, 1983 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 1983 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | TD | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 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 | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |
