1948 Alvis TB 14 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 28 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Alvis TB 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alvis TB 14 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TB 14 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1948 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |