1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 12 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 492 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Spider | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2600 mm |
