1969 Austin Mini Clubman vs. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1969 Austin Mini Clubman is newer by 14 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 66 more horse power than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. (39 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 892 kg more than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Austin Mini Clubman | 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Mini Clubman | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 638 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2600 mm |
