1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, 2002 MG TF is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2002 MG TF. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 700 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | V8 Vantage | TF |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 50 L |
