1953 Alvis TC vs. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 205 kg more than 1953 Alvis TC. 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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TC. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TC. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1953 Alvis TC has manual transmission. 1953 Alvis TC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TC | 1983 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TC | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |