1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 24 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 87 kg more than 1950 Alvis TA 21.
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, 1974 Ford Granada (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada 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 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TA 21 | Granada |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |