1959 Lincoln Continental vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1959 Lincoln Continental 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 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lincoln Continental (349 HP) has 311 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1463 kg more than 1959 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. 1959 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1959 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lincoln Continental | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Lincoln | Triumph |
| Model | Continental | Herald |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2330 mm |
