1972 Morgan 4 vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Triumph Herald weights approximately 181 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4.
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, 1972 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Morgan 4 | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Morgan | Triumph |
Model | 4 | Herald |
Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |