1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus 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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 603 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TA 21 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |