1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 7 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Greyhound | Comet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4738 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
