1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 55 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, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 14 kg more than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | Tickford | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2911 mm |