1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1964 Austin A 90 is newer by 13 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 622 kg more than 1951 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 90 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 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 | 1572 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
