1985 Toyota Cressida vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 36 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 364 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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Cressida | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Cressida | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2759 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
