1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Mustang (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 500 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, 1990 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Mustang | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Mustang | Herald |
Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 1260 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |