1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 371 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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Greyhound | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
