2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1966 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Spitfire.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 721 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1966 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | F-450 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 37 L |
