1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1984 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1984 Lancia Prisma is newer by 27 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 20 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 580 kg more than 1984 Lancia Prisma. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1984 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Lancia |
| Model | Tickford | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
