1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 765 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Cadillac |
| Model | Tickford | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3310 mm |
