1955 Studebaker President State vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1955 Studebaker President State is newer by 6 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Studebaker President State (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 600 kg more than 1949 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, 1955 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Studebaker President State | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Studebaker | Triumph |
Model | President State | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 79 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2110 mm |