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 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 8 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 425 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 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 | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |