1967 Alvis TF vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF 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 50 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 565 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Alvis TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TF | Corona |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
