1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Triumph Spitfire (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 151 kg more than 1979 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, both vehicles can yield 111 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Taunus | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |
