1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 188 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Greyhound | Corona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
