1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 33 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 2,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 190 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tickford | 190 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
