1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1961 Triumph Herald is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford 12 M | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | 12 M | Herald |
Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |