2007 Ford Focus vs. 1970 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 37 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 531 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, 2007 Ford Focus (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 1970 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Focus | Herald |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 29 L |
