1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1960 Triumph Herald is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1960 Triumph Herald. 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, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Jaguar | Triumph |
| Model | Mark IV | Herald |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2320 mm |
