1956 Ford Consul vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1956 Ford Consul 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 MG TD (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 MG TD should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 210 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 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1949 MG TD | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Consul | TD |
Year Released | 1956 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1250 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |