1962 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 MG TF
To start off, 2005 MG TF is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MG TF (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 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, 1962 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 2005 MG TF | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 90 | TF |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
