1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 55 and 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 475 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
Model | A 55 | Tickford |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |