1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 848 kg more than 1959 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1959 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1959 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Fairlane | Herald |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 83 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2330 mm |