1968 Fiat 850 vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, 2002 MG TF is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 MG TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 MG TF (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 MG TF weights approximately 405 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 2002 MG TF (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 MG TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 850 | TF |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
