1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. 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 32 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Greyhound. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | Greyhound | Flavia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |