1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 Ford 17M 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 64 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Greyhound | 17M |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |