1952 MG TD vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1952 MG TD is newer by 3 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. Both 1952 MG TD and 1949 MG TD are equipped with a 1,250 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1952 MG TD (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 MG TD should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 MG TD weights approximately 1 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, both vehicles can yield 87 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1952 MG TD | 1949 MG TD | |
Make | MG | MG |
Model | TD | TD |
Year Released | 1952 | 1949 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1250 cc | 1250 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |