1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1962 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TA 21 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 36 L |
