1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 33 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Greyhound | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
