1975 Ford Escort vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 160 kg more than 1960 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, 1975 Ford Escort (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Escort | Herald |
Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 29 L |