1984 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Falcon (120 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 587 kg more than 1979 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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Falcon | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Falcon | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |
