1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 639 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 2006 Ford GT | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | 100 | GT |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 66 L |
