1970 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 21 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 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 494 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, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Lamborghini | MG |
| Model | Urraco | TD |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2462 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 211 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 | 1370 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
