1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1974 Citroen CX
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 18 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 125 kg more than 1974 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Citroen CX (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1974 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Citroen |
| Model | Tickford | CX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
