1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1963 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. 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 15 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 560 kg more than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. (116 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1963 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Lancia |
| Model | Tickford | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
