1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1970 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 493 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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1970 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 328 GTS | Herald |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 29 L |
