1980 Ford Escort vs. 1953 MG TD
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 27 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 1,249 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 MG TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 MG TD (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 MG TD should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 28 kg more than 1953 MG TD.
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, 1953 MG TD (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 MG TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1953 MG TD | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Escort | TD |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 903 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2390 mm |
