1966 Triumph Vitesse vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1666 kg more than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Triumph Vitesse | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | Vitesse | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 136 L |
