1957 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1967 Alvis TF
To start off, 1967 Alvis TF is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 234 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF. 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, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF. 1967 Alvis TF has automatic transmission and 1957 Jaguar MK VIII has manual transmission. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Alvis TF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Jaguar MK VIII | 1967 Alvis TF | |
Make | Jaguar | Alvis |
Model | MK VIII | TF |
Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |