2004 Ford Falcon vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 51 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 561 kg more than 1953 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Falcon | Mayflower |
Year Released | 2004 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |