1962 AC Cobra vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1962 AC Cobra is newer by 13 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 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 AC Cobra weights approximately 108 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, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | AC | MG |
| Model | Cobra | TD |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 984 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
