2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 56 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 187 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1126 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Lincoln | MG |
| Model | Town Car | TD |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |
