1953 AC Ace vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1953 AC Ace is newer by 4 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 188 kg more than 1953 AC Ace.
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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | AC | Triumph |
| Model | Ace | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
