1959 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 and 1959 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 (291 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 200 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 256 F1.
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.
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1959 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
Model | 256 F1 | Herald |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2330 mm |