1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1999 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1999 Ford Telstar is newer by 46 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Telstar (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Telstar 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 255 kg more than 1999 Ford Telstar.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Telstar (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Telstar 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 | 1999 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Tickford | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
