1959 Alvis TD vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 51 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger 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, 2010 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TD | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
