1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 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 4 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1990 Ford Mustang. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TA 21 | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TA 21 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |