1976 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph Spitfire (71 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Triumph Spitfire (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Capri | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Capri | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2110 mm |