1951 Alvis TB 21 vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alvis TB 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alvis TB 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TB 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TB 21. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TB 21.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Alvis TB 21 (204 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm). This means 1951 Alvis TB 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TB 21 | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Alvis | Mercury |
| Model | TB 21 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
