1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1950 MG TD
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 MG TD would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 MG TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 MG TD (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 MG TD should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 MG TD weights approximately 138 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 1950 MG TD (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1950 MG TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Anglia | 1950 MG TD | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Anglia | TD |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
