1949 Triumph Mayflower vs. 1979 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1979 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 30 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 175 kg more than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
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. 1979 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 1949 Triumph Mayflower has manual transmission. 1949 Triumph Mayflower will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Triumph Mayflower | 1979 Simca 2 Litres | |
| Make | Triumph | Simca |
| Model | Mayflower | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |
