1966 Alvis TF vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, both 1966 Alvis TF and 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alvis TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Alvis TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alvis TF | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
| Make | Alvis | Ford |
| Model | TF | Lotus Cortina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
