1949 Triumph Mayflower vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1966 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 14 kg more than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Triumph Mayflower | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Mayflower | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |
