1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 21 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 255 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 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 | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Bristol |
| Model | Tickford | 603 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |
