1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1980 BMW 628
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 27 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 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 70 kg more than 1980 BMW 628.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 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 | 1980 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Tickford | 628 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
