1964 Austin A 110 vs. 2003 MG TF
To start off, 2003 MG TF is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MG TF (158 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 414 kg more than 2003 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, 1964 Austin A 110 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MG TF. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 2003 MG TF | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 110 | TF |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
| 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 | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
