2009 Ford Explorer vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 51 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 459 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
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, 2009 Ford Explorer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 1958 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Ford | Alvis |
| Model | Explorer | TD |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
