1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1959 Triumph Herald is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 368 kg more than 1959 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Vedette | Herald |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2320 mm |
