1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 20 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Herald. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 412 kg more than 1967 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Herald. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Sierra | Herald |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |