1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 38 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 178 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Sierra | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1989 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |