1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1957 Ford Zodiac
To start off, both 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford and 1957 Ford Zodiac were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 336 kg more than 1957 Ford Zodiac. 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 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Zodiac 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 | 1957 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Tickford | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
