1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 55 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina.
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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Cortina | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1966 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 37 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |