1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 174 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Because 1953 Triumph Mayflower is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Triumph Mayflower. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Festiva | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2110 mm |
