2007 Ford Territory vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 48 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 591 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Ford | Alvis |
| Model | Territory | TD |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
