1941 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1980 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph Spitfire (71 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Ford Taunus weights approximately 19 kg more than 1980 Triumph Spitfire.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Ford Taunus | 1980 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Taunus | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1941 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 71 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2110 mm |