1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1953 Alvis TA 21 and 1953 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TA 21 | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TA 21 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
