1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2003 MG TF
To start off, 2003 MG TF is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 MG TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MG TF (158 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 MG TF weights approximately 265 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 2003 MG TF (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 MG TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 2003 MG TF | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 1200 | TF |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
