1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon 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 170 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon 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 | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Tickford | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |
