1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 48 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, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor 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 168 kg more than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor.
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) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (175 Nm). This means 1953 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor 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. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TA 21 | 2001 Ford Think Neighbor | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TA 21 | Think Neighbor |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
