1978 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph Spitfire (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Triumph Spitfire (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Triumph Spitfire | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Triumph | Ford |
Model | Spitfire | Escort |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |