1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1956 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette 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 38 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 32 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1956 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
