1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 25 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 50 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Corona | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2140 mm |
