1957 Ford Zodiac vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1957 Ford Zodiac is newer by 8 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 318 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, 1957 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Zodiac | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Zodiac | TD |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2390 mm |
