2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1968 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1968 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | E-350 | Herald |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 29 L |
