1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1956 Cadillac 6239D
To start off, both 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford and 1956 Cadillac 6239D were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 480 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1956 Cadillac 6239D | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Cadillac |
| Model | Tickford | 6239D |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3280 mm |
