1993 Austin Montego vs. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1993 Austin Montego is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1993 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1993 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 380 kg more than 1993 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, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Austin Montego. (162 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Austin Montego | 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Montego | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
