1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Jet would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet 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 52 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Jet.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Hudson |
| Model | Tickford | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
