1959 Triumph Herald vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1910 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | Herald | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 136 L |
