1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2003 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2003 Ford Econovan is newer by 52 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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2003 Ford Econovan. 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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 2003 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TA 21 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2210 mm |
