1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1953 MG YB
To start off, both 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford and 1953 MG YB 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 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1953 MG YB. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1953 MG YB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 470 kg more than 1953 MG YB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 MG YB. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 MG YB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1953 MG YB | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | MG |
| Model | Tickford | YB |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
