1993 Ford Mustang vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1993 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mustang weights approximately 310 kg more than 1950 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, 1993 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mustang | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Mustang | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
