1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 49 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang 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 150 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang 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 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TA 21 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 408 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
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 | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |