2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2004 MG TF
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 MG TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 MG TF would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2004 MG TF. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 150 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2004 MG TF | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | F-350 | TF |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |
