1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2008 MG TF
To start off, 2008 MG TF is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2008 MG TF. (158 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2008 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 106 kg more than 2008 MG TF. 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 MG TF. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2008 MG TF | |
| Make | Lamborghini | MG |
| Model | Miura | TF |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |
