1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 25 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 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 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 170 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 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 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tickford | 250 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2525 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
