1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1956 Fiat 1400 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 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 MG TD (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 MG TD should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 309 kg more than 1949 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, 1956 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 1400 | TD |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
