1968 Triumph GT6 vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph GT6 would be higher. Both 1968 Triumph GT6 and 2010 Ford Mondeo are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Triumph GT6. (105 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 624 kg more than 1968 Triumph GT6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Triumph GT6 | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | GT6 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
