1986 Ford Mustang vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Mustang weights approximately 445 kg more than 1961 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, 1986 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Mustang | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Mustang | Herald |
Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2320 mm |