1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1985 Ferrari F1 156
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 34 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, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 676 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 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 903 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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 | 1985 Ferrari F1 156 | |
Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
Model | TA 21 | F1 156 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 769 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |