1977 Ford Capri vs. 1952 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1977 Ford Capri is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Capri weights approximately 60 kg more than 1952 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, 1977 Ford Capri (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Capri | 1952 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Capri | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2140 mm |
