1949 MG TD vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 52 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 484 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | TD | Condor |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1360 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
