1959 Ford 17M vs. 1970 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1970 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1970 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | 17M | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2110 mm |
