1958 Alvis TD vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1974 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 27 kg more than 1958 Alvis TD. 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TD | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
