1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1966 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, 1966 Innocenti IM 3 is newer by 10 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 49 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 640 kg more than 1966 Innocenti IM 3. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti IM 3. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1966 Innocenti IM 3 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Innocenti |
| Model | Tickford | IM 3 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2380 mm |
