1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1972 BMW M1
To start off, 1972 BMW M1 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW M1 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW M1. (177 Nm). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1972 BMW M1 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Greyhound | M1 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 177 Nm |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |