1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1953 Ferrari 553 F2
To start off, both 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford and 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 940 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 553 F2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
| Model | Tickford | 553 F2 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2170 mm |
