1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 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 48 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | Greyhound | 66 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
