1967 Triumph TR5 vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1983 Toyota Model F is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph TR5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph TR5 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Triumph TR5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph TR5 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph TR5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Model F weights approximately 270 kg more than 1967 Triumph TR5.
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, 1967 Triumph TR5 (222 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph TR5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Model F. 1983 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1967 Triumph TR5 has manual transmission. 1967 Triumph TR5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph TR5 | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Triumph | Toyota |
| Model | TR5 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2240 mm |
