1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 6 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 165 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | AC | Austin-Healey |
Model | Greyhound | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |