1950 Alvis TB 14 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TB 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TB 14 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alvis TB 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TB 14. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TB 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TB 14 weights approximately 531 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alvis TB 14 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TB 14 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 41 L |
