1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1997 Ford Escort
To start off, 1997 Ford Escort is newer by 41 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 31 more horse power than 1997 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 450 kg more than 1997 Ford Escort. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1997 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Tickford | Escort |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
