1959 Alvis TD vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 339 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Alvis | Dodge |
| Model | TD | Ram |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3020 mm |
