1951 Triumph Renown vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1099 kg more than 1951 Triumph Renown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Renown. (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Triumph Renown | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | Renown | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3670 mm |
