1973 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 24 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 2,616 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 160 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, 1973 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda RX-4 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Mazda | Triumph |
| Model | RX-4 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
