1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 20 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 870 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Herald |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2320 mm |
