1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2003 MG TF
To start off, 2003 MG TF is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 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 140 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 MG TF weights approximately 680 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 MG TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2003 MG TF | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 500 | TF |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 50 L |
