1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph Herald (60 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 182 kg more than 1967 Triumph Herald.
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, 1967 Triumph Herald (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Taunus | Herald |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 29 L |