2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 43 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1017 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Herald |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 29 L |
