1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 20 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1956 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 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 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
| Model | Tickford | 400 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
