1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1961 Austin A
To start off, 1961 Austin A is newer by 2 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 85 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A weights approximately 130 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1961 Austin A | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Greyhound | A |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |