1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 977 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Ford Torino (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 1972 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. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Greyhound | Torino |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |