1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1956 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 7 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 90 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1949 MG TD | |
Make | Allard | MG |
Model | Palm Beach | TD |
Year Released | 1956 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1250 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 966 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |