1950 Alvis TB 14 vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 42 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 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TB 14. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TB 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 200 kg more than 1950 Alvis TB 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1950 Alvis TB 14 has manual transmission. 1950 Alvis TB 14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TB 14 | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TB 14 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1950 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |