1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 29 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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 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 165 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.
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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 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 | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
| Model | TC 21 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| 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 | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
