1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 9 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1258 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Marauder | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Marauder | Herald |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 453 Nm | 83 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2330 mm |