1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1970 Citroen DS
To start off, 1970 Citroen DS 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Citroen DS. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Citroen DS weights approximately 117 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1970 Citroen DS | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Greyhound | DS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3130 mm |
