1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1957 Ford Vedette
To start off, both 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford and 1957 Ford Vedette 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 39 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 405 kg more than 1957 Ford Vedette. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1957 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | Tickford | Vedette |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |