1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1971 Ford Torino
To start off, 1971 Ford Torino 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 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Torino weights approximately 940 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. 1971 Ford Torino 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. 1971 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1971 Ford Torino | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Torino |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 6589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
