1999 Ford Expedition vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1999 Ford Expedition is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Expedition | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |
