Kodak and Ilford density differences

after exposing a roll of Tri-X, FP4+, HP5+, and Delta 3200, my observations show a distinct difference in the density of these films. the Tri-X exhibits a very nice, charcoal gray to black negative, whereas the Ilford films are much more of a subtle dark gray. it also seems to correlate with film speed, as the FP4+ is the darkest, Delta 3200 being quite thin. I have explored EI values, purposely overexposing at times, in an attempt to increase density. part of the difference may be from a slight purplish tinge on the Ilford films that exaggerates the look on the light table. Tri-X is very dark black on a clear base. they all seem to scan well, excepting the Delta 3200 that is very thin, and very grainy. this isn't an issue of underexposing, as I have bracketed during my tests and only extreme sunny skies come close to yielding the dark black shades of Tri-X. any observations regarding Agfa or T-Max films in these terms? are these findings observed by others?

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