1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, both 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford and 1957 Ford Popular were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 792 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1957 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Tickford | Popular |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2300 mm |
