1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 58 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 822 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera 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 240 kg more than 2012 Koenigsegg Agera.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 916 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera 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 | 2012 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Tickford | Agera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
