1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 MG TF
To start off, 2007 MG TF is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG TF (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 MG TF weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang. 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, 2007 MG TF (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 MG TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 2007 MG TF | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Mustang | TF |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2380 mm |
