2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 57 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 MG TD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Land Rover | MG |
| Model | Defender | TD |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1949 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
