2006 MG TF vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2006 MG TF is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2006 MG TF. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2006 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 875 kg more than 2006 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 MG TF | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | MG | Packard |
| Model | TF | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |
