1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1954 Ferrari 553 F1
To start off, 1955 Alvis TC 21 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 553 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 (256 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alvis TC 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 553 F1.
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.
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1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 | |
Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
Model | TC 21 | 553 F1 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2170 mm |