1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 633 kg more than 1975 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 (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1975 Triumph Spitfire has manual transmission. 1975 Triumph Spitfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Thunderbird | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 33 L |