1959 Alvis TD vs. 1966 Alvis TF
To start off, 1966 Alvis TF is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. Both 1959 Alvis TD and 1966 Alvis TF are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1959 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, 1966 Alvis TF (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Alvis TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1966 Alvis TF | |
| Make | Alvis | Alvis |
| Model | TD | TF |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
