1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2006 MG TF
To start off, 2006 MG TF is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 MG TF. (159 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2006 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 MG TF weights approximately 390 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG TF. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2006 MG TF | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | TF |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 50 L |
