1950 Triumph Mayflower vs. 1974 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1974 Triumph Toledo is newer by 24 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Triumph Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Triumph Toledo (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Triumph Toledo should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 62 kg more than 1974 Triumph Toledo.
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, 1974 Triumph Toledo (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Triumph Mayflower | 1974 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Triumph | Triumph |
Model | Mayflower | Toledo |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 106 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |