1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1968 DAF 44
To start off, 1968 DAF 44 is newer by 9 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 89 more horse power than 1968 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1968 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 260 kg more than 1968 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1968 DAF 44 | |
| Make | AC | DAF |
| Model | Greyhound | 44 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2260 mm |
