1967 Alvis TF vs. 1953 Austin A 40
To start off, 1967 Alvis TF is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alvis TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 560 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. 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, 1967 Alvis TF (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alvis TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 1953 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alvis | Austin |
| Model | TF | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 34 L |
