1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 15 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 2,588 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera weights approximately 109 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
| Make | AC | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Greyhound | Bagheera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
