2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 55 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 964 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 612 | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 612 | TD |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 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 | 1840 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
