1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 31 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 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 199 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Peugeot 505 (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 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 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Peugeot |
| Model | Tickford | 505 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
