1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 415 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 Mercedes-Benz SC (189 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Greyhound | SC |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |