1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 35 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 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 480 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 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 | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Jaguar |
| Model | Tickford | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2870 mm |
