1953 Alvis TC vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TC 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) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TC should accelerate faster than 1963 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 (221 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1953 Alvis TC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TC | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TC | Cortina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 90 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |