1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1991 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1991 Ford Aerostar is newer by 40 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, 1991 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Aerostar 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 38 kg more than 1991 Ford Aerostar.
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, 1991 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Aerostar 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 | 1991 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TA 21 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
