1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1975 Simca 1307
To start off, 1975 Simca 1307 is newer by 22 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 2,443 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 38 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1307. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 490 kg more than 1975 Simca 1307. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1307. (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1307.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1975 Simca 1307 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Simca |
| Model | Tickford | 1307 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
