1992 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, 2002 MG TF is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 2002 MG TF. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2002 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 302 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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | Jaguar | MG |
| Model | XJ220 | TF |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2380 mm |
