1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 239 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Greyhound | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |