1947 Austin 16 vs. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 250 kg more than 1947 Austin 16. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 16 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
