1953 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 24 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina 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 307 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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 TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TC 21 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TC 21 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |