2008 Ford Territory vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 746 kg more than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1953 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Territory | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2267 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 110 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
