1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 54 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, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 3850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus 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 | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | Tickford | Focus |
Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3850 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |