1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 53 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 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 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 58 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 360.
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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 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 | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
| Model | TA 21 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 95 L |
