1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 43 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, 1999 Toyota MR-S (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR-S should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 560 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Tickford | MR-S |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
