1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. 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 52 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 605 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | Tickford | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |
