1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1953 MG TD
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 14 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1953 MG TD. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1953 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 735 kg more than 1953 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, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 1953 MG TD | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 365 GT | TD |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
