1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1960 Holden FB Special is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 150 kg more than 1950 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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Holden | Triumph |
| Model | FB Special | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2140 mm |
