1956 Buick 40 vs. 2005 MG TF
To start off, 2005 MG TF is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 MG TF. (115 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2005 MG TF. 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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2005 MG TF | |
| Make | Buick | MG |
| Model | 40 | TF |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2380 mm |
