1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 13 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 65 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Greyhound | GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
