1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 463 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Sierra | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 277 Nm | 99 Nm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2110 mm |