2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 MG MGA would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1959 MG MGA. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1959 MG MGA | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 550 | MGA |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 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 | 1645 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
