2005 Acura MDX vs. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 2005 Acura MDX is newer by 52 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 516 kg more than 1953 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, 2005 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Acura | Austin-Healey |
| Model | MDX | Tickford |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1953 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2600 mm |
