1958 Alvis TD vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 52 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 271 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD. 2010 Ford Falcon 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. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TD | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
