1975 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1975 Ford Escort and 1975 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 85 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Escort | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |