1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 27 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 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 30 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
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 Megastar II (170 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Megastar II | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Megastar II | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1246 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 950 kg |
