2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Herald. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 464 kg more than 1967 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 Ranger (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Herald. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Ranger | Herald |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 838 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 29 L |