1971 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 21 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 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 125 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mitsubishi Galant | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Triumph |
| Model | Galant | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2140 mm |
