1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 29 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1954 Alvis TA 21. 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 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 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 | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
| Model | TA 21 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 118 L |
