1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1975 Simca 1501 is newer by 19 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 44 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 520 kg more than 1975 Simca 1501. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Simca |
| Model | Tickford | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
