1959 Morris Minor vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1959 Morris Minor 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, 1949 Triumph Mayflower (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Triumph Mayflower should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 160 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. 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, 1949 Triumph Mayflower (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Minor | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Morris | Triumph |
Model | Minor | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2110 mm |