2002 AC Cobra vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 53 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Cobra weights approximately 184 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, 2002 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | AC | MG |
| Model | Cobra | TD |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2390 mm |
