1948 Alvis TB 14 vs. 1960 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1960 Ford Zodiac is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alvis TB 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alvis TB 14 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1948 Alvis TB 14. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1948 Alvis TB 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alvis TB 14 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Alvis TB 14 | 1960 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TB 14 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |