1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 17 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 18 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 618 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TA 21 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
