1958 Alvis TD vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1958 Alvis TD has manual transmission. 1958 Alvis TD will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alvis TD | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TD | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |