1950 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1955 Ford Prefect is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alvis TA 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alvis TA 14 (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alvis TA 14 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1955 Ford Prefect. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alvis TA 14 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TA 14 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2220 mm |
