1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT
To start off, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 277 kg more than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | |
| Make | AC | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Greyhound | TX-GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 44 L |
