1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1970 GAZ Volga
To start off, 1970 GAZ Volga is newer by 15 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. Both 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford and 1970 GAZ Volga are equipped with a 2,443 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 GAZ Volga (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 GAZ Volga 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 230 kg more than 1970 GAZ Volga.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 GAZ Volga (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ Volga 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 | 1970 GAZ Volga | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | GAZ |
| Model | Tickford | Volga |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
