2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 705 kg more than 1962 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Falcon | Herald |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 780 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |
