1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1950 MG TD
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 MG TD would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1950 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1950 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 595 kg more than 1950 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, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Mondial | 1950 MG TD | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | Mondial | TD |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 1470 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
