1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 145 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Greyhound | Elan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
