1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1957 Austin A 95
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1957 Austin A 95 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Greyhound | A 95 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
