1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1975 Triumph TR7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph TR7 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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, 1975 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Corsair | TR7 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2170 mm |