1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 26 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada 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 175 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada.
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 @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1955 Alvis TC 21 has manual transmission. 1955 Alvis TC 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TC 21 | Granada |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |