1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1962 Ford Zephyr is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Zephyr (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 269 kg more than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TA 21 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |