1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 8 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 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 380 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, both vehicles can yield 80 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 850 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
