1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 24 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1229 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Cougar | TD |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |
