1967 Alvis TF vs. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, both 1967 Alvis TF and 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 4 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 370 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alvis TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alvis TF | 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | Alvis | Austin-Healey |
Model | TF | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |