1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1990 Maserati Shamal 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal 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 210 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal 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 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Maserati |
| Model | Tickford | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
