1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1959 Abarth 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 500 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 105 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2600 mm |
