1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 30 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 1 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 470 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mazda |
| Model | Tickford | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
