1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 86 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Greyhound | 12 M |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |