1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 8 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, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 970 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
