1969 AMC AMX vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1969 AMC AMX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 6,384 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC AMX (340 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC AMX weights approximately 452 kg more than 1950 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, 1969 AMC AMX (583 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC AMX | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | AMC | Triumph |
| Model | AMX | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6384 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2140 mm |
