1961 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1961 AC Aceca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 636 kg more than 1961 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | AC | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Aceca | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
