1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1800 is newer by 15 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 180 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
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 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Marcos | Triumph |
Model | 1800 | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1966 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |