1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1968 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1968 Triumph Herald is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 95 kg more than 1968 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1968 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | 12 M | Herald |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |