1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1968 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Spitfire. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1968 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Spitfire. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1968 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Villager | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2110 mm |
