1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Vedette (66 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 341 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Vedette | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 99 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2110 mm |