1958 Alvis TD vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alvis TD (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 554 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TD | Escort |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |
