1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 31 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 630 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Marcos |
| Model | Tickford | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
