1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1952 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 235 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
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, 1952 Triumph Mayflower (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1952 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 850 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
