1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1952 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP 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 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 697 kg more than 1952 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 1952 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | VIP | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
