1953 Alvis TB 21 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1956 Ford Consul is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TB 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TB 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TB 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alvis TB 21 (92 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TB 21 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Alvis TB 21 (204 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TB 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TB 21 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TB 21 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
