1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 10 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 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 1000 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 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 | 680 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
