1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1952 Allard J2R
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard J2R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard J2R would be higher. At 5,415 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard J2R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard J2R (251 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 17 kg more than 1952 Allard J2R.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Allard J2R (508 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1952 Allard J2R | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Greyhound | J2R |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5415 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
