2005 MG TF vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 MG TF is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 2005 MG TF and 1979 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MG TF (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MG TF weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MG TF | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | TF | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
