2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 50 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 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Tickford |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
