1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 44 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 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 98 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 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 | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
Model | TA 21 | F355 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 82 L |