1961 Ford Cortina vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1961 Ford Cortina and 1961 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Cortina | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Cortina | Herald |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |
