1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 52 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 931 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Land Rover |
| Model | Tickford | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
