1978 Ford Capri vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 391 kg more than 1965 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Capri | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3760 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 76 mm |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 37 L |