1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1980 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph Spitfire (71 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 330 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Triumph Spitfire (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1980 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Taunus | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
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 | 91 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 33 L |