2007 MG TF vs. 2007 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2007 MG TF and 2007 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 592 more horse power than 2007 MG TF. (158 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2007 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saleen S7 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 775 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 MG TF | 2007 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | MG | Saleen |
| Model | TF | S7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2692 mm |
