1967 Triumph TR5 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1967 Triumph TR5 is newer by 18 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Triumph TR5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph TR5 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph TR5 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph TR5 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1949 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, 1967 Triumph TR5 (222 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph TR5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph TR5 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | TR5 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
