2008 Ford E-150 vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 48 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford E-150 weights approximately 337 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | E-150 | Herald |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 29 L |
