1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 24 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. Both 1954 Alvis TC 21 and 1978 Ford Capri are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1954 Alvis TC 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri 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 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TC 21 | Capri |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |