1959 Ford Escort vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1959 Ford Escort 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, 1951 Triumph Mayflower (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Triumph Mayflower should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 133 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. 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, 1951 Triumph Mayflower (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1951 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Escort | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Escort | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |