1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 16 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1954 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TA 21 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TA 21 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
