1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, both 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford and 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 680 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
| Model | Tickford | 340 Spider |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
