1968 Ford 17 vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Triumph Spitfire (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1979 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, 1968 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | 17 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |