1957 Allard GT vs. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, both 1957 Allard GT and 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 390 kg more than 1957 Allard GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Allard | Austin-Healey |
| Model | GT | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
