1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1958 Austin A 40
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 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 88 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 254 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1958 Austin A 40 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Greyhound | A 40 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 761 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 26 L |