1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1970 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1970 Triumph GT6 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 155 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1970 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | AC | Triumph |
| Model | Greyhound | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
