1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. Both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1953 Bristol 403 are equipped with a 1,969 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
Make | AC | Bristol |
Model | Greyhound | 403 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 77 L |