1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1966 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1966 Moretti Coupe 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 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 97 more horse power than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 495 kg more than 1966 Moretti Coupe. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1966 Moretti Coupe | |
Make | AC | Moretti |
Model | Greyhound | Coupe |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 30 L |