1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1954 Jeep CJ
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jeep CJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jeep CJ would be higher. At 3,151 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1954 Jeep CJ. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1954 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jeep CJ weights approximately 87 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Jeep CJ (179 Nm @ 1350 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1954 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1954 Jeep CJ | |
| Make | AC | Jeep |
| Model | Greyhound | CJ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3151 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2060 mm |
