1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1970 Bizzarrini GT
To start off, 1970 Bizzarrini GT is newer by 11 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Bizzarrini GT.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1970 Bizzarrini GT | |
Make | AC | Bizzarrini |
Model | Greyhound | GT |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |