1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1970 Ford Cortina and 1970 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1970 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Cortina | Herald |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 69.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 29 L |