1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 28 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 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 83 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308.
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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 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 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
| Model | TA 21 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
