2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 MG TF
To start off, 2008 MG TF is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 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 166 more horse power than 2008 MG TF. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 536 kg more than 2008 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2008 MG TF | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | F-350 | TF |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 50 L |
