1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 440 kg more than 1956 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
Model | Vantage | Tickford |
Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |