1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Alvis TC 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 25 kg more than 1955 Alvis TC 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alvis TC 21.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TC 21 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |