1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 290 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
