2007 MG TF vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 MG TF is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 MG TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG TF (134 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 MG TF weights approximately 220 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona. 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, 2007 MG TF (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 MG TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 MG TF | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | TF | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
