1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 20 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1973 Mercury Comet. 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TA 21 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alvis | Mercury |
| Model | TA 21 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
