1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1968 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1968 Fiat Dino is newer by 13 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, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 130 kg more than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1968 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | Tickford | Dino |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |
