UK vs UK — 1968 vs 1970
| TR6 PI (Fuel Injection) | Stag V8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 145 hp |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 2,498 cc | 2,997 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 8.2 sec | 9.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 120 mph | 117 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 16.0 sec | 17.0 sec |
| Weight | 2,463 lbs | 2,685 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,235 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Length | 3,962 mm | 4,394 mm |
| Units Produced | 91,850 | 25,939 |
| Original MSRP | $3,595 | $5,500 |
| Value (Excellent) | $65,000 | $45,000 |
| Collectibility | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Rarity | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Two outstanding machines, each with compelling strengths. The 1968 Triumph TR6 PI (Fuel Injection) excels in quicker acceleration, higher top speed, lighter weight, while the 1970 Triumph Stag V8 stands out for greater rarity, better value. The best advice? Drive both if you can, then follow your instincts.
The 1968 Triumph TR6 PI (Fuel Injection) and 1970 Triumph Stag V8 share a manufacturer in Triumph, but that's where the similarities get interesting. These two models reveal the versatility and ambition of the Triumph brand. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1968 Triumph TR6 PI (Fuel Injection) producing 150 hp and the 1970 Triumph Stag V8 delivering 145 hp. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Triumph TR6 uses a Inline-6 OHV displacing 2,498 cc, while the Triumph Stag relies on a V8 SOHC with 2,997 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1968 Triumph TR6 PI (Fuel Injection) edges ahead at 8.2 seconds versus 9.3 seconds. The Triumph TR6 carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 222 lbs lighter. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 25,939 units built, the 1970 Triumph Stag V8 is considerably scarcer than the Triumph TR6's 91,850 examples.