1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alvis TC 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alvis TC 21 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alvis TC 21 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 255 kg more than 1954 Alvis TC 21.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alvis TC 21.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alvis TC 21 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alvis | Mercury |
Model | TC 21 | Montego |
Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |