1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1980 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 75 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. 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, 1980 Triumph Spitfire (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1980 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Anglia | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1958 | 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 | 31 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2110 mm |
