1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 3 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 275 kg more than 1979 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (152 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Cortina | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2110 mm |
