1959 Ford 17M vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1967 Triumph Herald is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph Herald (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 277 kg more than 1967 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Herald. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | 17M | Herald |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 29 L |