1957 Ford Popular vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire

To start off, 1965 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph Spitfire (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Popular weights approximately 13 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Triumph Spitfire (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.

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