1958 Ford Vedette vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1958 Ford Vedette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Vedette weights approximately 175 kg more than 1951 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 Ford Vedette (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Vedette | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Vedette | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2110 mm |