1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1963 AC Greyhound
To start off, 1963 AC Greyhound is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Greyhound weights approximately 445 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, 1963 AC Greyhound (179 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm). This means 1963 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 | 1963 AC Greyhound | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 850 | Greyhound |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1015 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 |
