1949 MG TD vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 61 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 828 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | MG | Ford |
| Model | TD | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 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 | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2838 mm |
