1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 684 kg more than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tickford | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
