2002 Ford Escape vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2002 Ford Escape is newer by 43 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Escape weights approximately 710 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Escape | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Escape | Herald |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 29 L |
