1949 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1949 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1949 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 208 kg more than 1949 Alvis TA 14. 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. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1949 Alvis TA 14 has manual transmission. 1949 Alvis TA 14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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