1958 Austin A135 vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1958 Austin A135 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 1126 kg more than 1953 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A135 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
