1966 Alvis TF vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, both 1966 Alvis TF and 1966 Rover P5 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1966 Alvis TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alvis TF | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Alvis | Rover |
| Model | TF | P5 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
