1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1965 Ferrari 330GT
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 330GT 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 337 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1965 Ferrari 330GT | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Greyhound | 330GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
