1950 Triumph Mayflower vs. 1954 Triumph TR2
To start off, 1954 Triumph TR2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Triumph TR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Triumph TR2 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Triumph TR2 should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 85 kg more than 1954 Triumph TR2.
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, 1954 Triumph TR2 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1954 Triumph TR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Triumph Mayflower | 1954 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Mayflower | TR2 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |
