1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1942 Buick 40
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Buick 40 (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Buick 40 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1942 Buick 40 | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | Greyhound | 40 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1805 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3000 mm |