1963 Ford Consul vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 22 kg more than 1961 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Consul | Herald |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |
