1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 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 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 167 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 1959 AC Greyhound has manual transmission. 1959 AC Greyhound will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | AC | Plymouth |
Model | Greyhound | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |