1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, 2002 MG TF is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 MG TF. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 510 kg more than 2002 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 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2002 MG TF has manual transmission. 2002 MG TF will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Crown Victoria | TF |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2380 mm |
