1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 2000 Ford Focus
To start off, 2000 Ford Focus 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus 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 250 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus.
Because 1955 Alvis TC 21 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Alvis TC 21. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 2000 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TC 21 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
