1953 Alvis TC vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1953 Alvis TC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alvis TC (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TC should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TC weights approximately 307 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. 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 TC (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TC | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TC | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
