1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2007 MG TF
To start off, 2007 MG TF is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Wasp would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG TF (158 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 409 kg more than 2007 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2007 MG TF | |
| Make | Hudson | MG |
| Model | Super Wasp | TF |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
