1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1968 Ford GT 40 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 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 133 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 125 L |
