1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 59 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, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger 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 1 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger.
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, 2010 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger 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 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TA 21 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |