1968 Ford Escort vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 19 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 MG TD weights approximately 114 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1968 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Escort | TD |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 762 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
