1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1961 Triumph Herald is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 365 kg more than 1961 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, 1952 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Vedette | Herald |
Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 948 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 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 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 |