1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon 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 748 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TA 21 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 20.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 700 kg |