1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 MG TF
To start off, 2006 MG TF is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 2006 MG TF. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 790 kg more than 2006 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 MG TF | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | V8 Vantage | TF |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1990 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 50 L |
