1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1959 Ford Prefect 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 730 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Tickford | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2220 mm |
