1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1955 Bristol 403
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 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 17 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 403 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 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 1955 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1955 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | AC | Bristol |
| Model | Greyhound | 403 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
