1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 911 weights approximately 60 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, 1976 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Greyhound | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |