1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alvis TC 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alvis TC 21 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 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 540 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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, 1955 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TC 21 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
