1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont 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 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 185 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
Make | AC | Holden |
Model | Greyhound | Belmont |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |