1974 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Triumph Spitfire (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 170 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, 1979 Triumph Spitfire (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Capri | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2110 mm |