1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1963 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 731 kg more than 1963 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1963 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Thunderbird | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3275 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |