1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 17 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 6,721 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
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, 1967 Mercury Brougham (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Alvis | Mercury |
Model | TA 21 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3130 mm |