1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 22 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 31 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1975 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1953 Alvis TA 21 has manual transmission. 1953 Alvis TA 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TA 21 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TA 21 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
