1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 36 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 437 kg more than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT 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 | 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
| Model | TA 21 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 120 L |
