1947 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1947 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1947 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1947 Alvis TA 14 has manual transmission. 1947 Alvis TA 14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Alvis TA 14 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TA 14 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
