1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 40 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 222 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR 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 | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Jaguar |
| Model | Tickford | XJR |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2880 mm |
