1956 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1968 Triumph Herald is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 309 kg more than 1968 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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1968 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Consul | Herald |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 29 L |
