1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2000 Ford Artic
To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 50 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Artic (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Artic 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 150 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic.
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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alvis TA 21. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 1950 Alvis TA 21 has manual transmission. 1950 Alvis TA 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alvis TA 21 | 2000 Ford Artic | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TA 21 | Artic |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
