1959 Alvis TD vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 11 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. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TD | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
