1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
| Model | Tickford | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
