1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 16 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 180 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet 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 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Mercury |
Model | Tickford | Comet |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |