1976 Maserati Bora vs. 2005 MG TF
To start off, 2005 MG TF is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 MG TF. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Maserati Bora | 2005 MG TF | |
| Make | Maserati | MG |
| Model | Bora | TF |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
