1969 Ford Capri vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 20 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 55 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, 1969 Ford Capri (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Capri | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1969 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |