1953 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 330 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TC 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TC 21 would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TC 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330.
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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TC 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TC 21 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
| Model | TC 21 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
