1959 Ford 17M vs. 1953 MG TD
To start off, 1959 Ford 17M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 MG TD would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 240 kg more than 1953 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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1953 MG TD | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | 17M | TD |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 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 | 1115 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |
