1950 Ford Consul vs. 1952 MG TD
To start off, 1952 MG TD is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 MG TD (59 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 MG TD should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 170 kg more than 1952 MG TD.
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, 1950 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Consul | 1952 MG TD | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Consul | TD |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1506 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
