1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina 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 38 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 70 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Greyhound | Cortina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |