1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra 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 241 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra 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 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TA 21 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |