1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alvis TD (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 310 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1958 Alvis TD has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Alvis TD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1958 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Ford | Alvis |
| Model | Taunus | TD |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |
