1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE 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 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 360 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Greyhound | SE |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 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 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |