1979 Austin Marina vs. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 650 kg more than 1979 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Marina | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
