1949 MG TD vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 39 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 436 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | MG | Porsche |
| Model | TD | 944 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
