1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 47 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 814 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 550 | TD |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
