1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 56 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 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 | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Tickford | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3967 mm |
