1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 35 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 175 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 | 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
| Model | TA 21 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
