1952 Allard Safari vs. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 54 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Allard | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Safari | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2600 mm |
