1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, both 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford and 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,343 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 20 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tickford | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2930 mm |
