1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (200 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 174 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Pontiac |
| Model | Tickford | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
