1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 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 408 kg more than 1980 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Porsche 911 (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 911 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 | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
| Model | Tickford | 911 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |
