1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 13 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
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, 1962 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Lancia | Triumph |
| Model | Appia | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
