1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 56 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 7 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1414 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, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TA 21 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TA 21 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 2862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |