1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1964 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Anglia weights approximately 35 kg more than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Anglia | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2110 mm |
