1968 Lotus Europa vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1968 Lotus Europa 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 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 MG TD weights approximately 266 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa.
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 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Europa | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Lotus | MG |
| Model | Europa | TD |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 610 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2390 mm |
