1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1977 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 56 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 130 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Triumph Spitfire (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1977 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Cortina | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |