1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 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), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon 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 152 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alvis TC 21. 2000 Ford Falcon 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. 2000 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TC 21 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
