1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1973 MG MGB
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 MG MGB would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1973 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1973 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 570 kg more than 1973 MG MGB. 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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 1973 MG MGB | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 512 TR | MGB |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1570 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2320 mm |
