1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1988 Austin Maestro is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 615 kg more than 1988 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Maestro | 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Maestro | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
