1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2007 MG TF
To start off, 2007 MG TF is newer by 51 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, 2007 MG TF (134 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF 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 350 kg more than 2007 MG TF.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2007 MG TF | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | MG |
| Model | Tickford | TF |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2380 mm |
