1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2003 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 206 is newer by 48 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 206 (174 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 206 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 430 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 206.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 206 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 | 2003 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Peugeot |
| Model | Tickford | 206 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
