1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1975 Fiat 124
To start off, 1975 Fiat 124 is newer by 16 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 45 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 183 kg more than 1975 Fiat 124. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1975 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Greyhound | 124 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
