1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 11 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 543 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Maverick | Herald |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 83 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2330 mm |