1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1951 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 308 | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
Model | 308 | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2110 mm |