1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, both 1966 Ford Mustang and 1966 Triumph Vitesse were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP) has 231 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
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. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1966 Triumph Vitesse has manual transmission. 1966 Triumph Vitesse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Mustang | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Mustang | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6385 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
