1968 Ford Escort 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 Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 43 kg more than 1979 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, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Escort | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2110 mm |
