1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1971 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Charger is newer by 12 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 345 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.
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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1971 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | AC | Chrysler |
| Model | Greyhound | Charger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
