1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 145 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tickford | 300 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
