1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 MG TF
To start off, 2008 MG TF is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 MG TF (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 MG TF.
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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 2008 MG TF | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 90 | TF |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
