1951 Jaguar MK V vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1951 Jaguar MK V is newer by 1 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 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar MK V (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 700 kg more than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1951 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm). This means 1951 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar MK V | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Jaguar | Triumph |
| Model | MK V | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2140 mm |
