1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 28 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, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 218 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri 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 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TA 21 | Capri |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |