1984 Austin Montego vs. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 30 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 19 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 510 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Montego | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
