1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick 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 11 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TA 21 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
