1958 Alvis TD vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 50 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, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 591 kg more than 1958 Alvis TD.
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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD. 2008 Ford Territory 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. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alvis TD | 2008 Ford Territory | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TD | Territory |
Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |