1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 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 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1447 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1959 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Lincoln | Triumph |
| Model | Continental | Herald |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.9 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2330 mm |
