1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1966 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1966 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Spitfire (67 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 255 kg more than 1966 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 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1966 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Corsair | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2140 mm |
