1965 Triumph Spitfire vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 979 kg more than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Triumph Spitfire | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | Spitfire | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3760 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 68 L |
