2004 Ford GT vs. 2004 MG TF
To start off, both 2004 Ford GT and 2004 MG TF were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 2004 MG TF. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2004 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford GT weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford GT | 2004 MG TF | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | GT | TF |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
