1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 41 kg more 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
