1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1970 Mercury Monterey 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 839 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Greyhound | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3160 mm |
