1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 453 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1954 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alvis TA 21 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TA 21 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |