1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1965 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Cortina (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Cortina weights approximately 73 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ford Cortina (90 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1965 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Cortina | Herald |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 83 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 29 L |