1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 57 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1037 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 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 | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Bentley |
| Model | Tickford | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2746 mm |
