1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1954 Austin A 40 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 1,246 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 80 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, 1954 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Austin | Triumph |
Model | A 40 | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1954 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |