1957 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1973 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Spitfire (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 289 kg more than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1973 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Consul | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
