1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 16 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet 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 48 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet.
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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet 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 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alvis | Mercury |
Model | TA 21 | Comet |
Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |