1993 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1953 MG TD
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 40 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 483 more horse power than 1953 MG TD. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster 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, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJ220 | 1953 MG TD | |
| Make | Jaguar | MG |
| Model | XJ220 | TD |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 340 mm | 1350 mm |
