1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1959 AC Greyhound
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 850 and 1959 AC Greyhound were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 523 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1959 AC Greyhound | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 850 | Greyhound |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 54 L |
