1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Toyota Crown 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 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 282 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Toyota Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Greyhound | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
