1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 103 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | |
| Make | AC | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Greyhound | 3000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
