1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. 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 77 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 303 kg more than 1950 Morris Minor. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1950 Morris Minor | |
| Make | AC | Morris |
| Model | Greyhound | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2190 mm |
