1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 311 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 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Greyhound | Montclair |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3130 mm |