1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 190 kg more than 1959 Alvis TD. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD. 1959 Alvis TD has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Alvis TD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Ford | Alvis |
| Model | Mustang | TD |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
