1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. 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 11 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 643 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1953 Alvis TA 21 (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TA 21 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TA 21 | Escort |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 41 L |