1968 Triumph Herald vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 610 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Triumph Herald | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | Herald | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2580 mm |
