2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1950 MG TD
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 MG TD would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1950 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1950 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1950 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1950 MG TD | |
Make | Lincoln | MG |
Model | Town Car | TD |
Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1248 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 |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2390 mm |