1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 57 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (367 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 322 kg more than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER 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 | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Dodge |
| Model | Tickford | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2946 mm |
