1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1977 AMC Matador
To start off, 1977 AMC Matador is newer by 18 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 846 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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 1977 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1959 AC Greyhound has manual transmission. 1959 AC Greyhound will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1977 AMC Matador | |
| Make | AC | AMC |
| Model | Greyhound | Matador |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1861 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 92 L |
