1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 56 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 796 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 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 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Tickford | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3670 mm |
