1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 35 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (175 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 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 280 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 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 | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Tickford | 164 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
