1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 8 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 505 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Greyhound | 240 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
