1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1992 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1992 Ford Festiva is newer by 39 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 46 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 720 kg more than 1992 Ford Festiva. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1992 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Tickford | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2300 mm |
