1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1953 MG TD
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 MG TD. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 310 kg more than 1953 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 1953 MG TD | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Mustang | TD |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 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 | 1185 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2390 mm |
