1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 35 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Greyhound | A 40 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |