1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1973 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 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 37 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Alvis TA 21 1973 Ford Cortina
Make Alvis Ford
Model TA 21 Cortina
Year Released 1951 1973
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 56 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 204 Nm 91 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 63 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.1:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 87 L


 

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