1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 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 31 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 58 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
