1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1977 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Centura 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 101 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Centura. 1977 Chrysler Centura 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 Chrysler Centura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1977 Chrysler Centura | |
Make | AC | Chrysler |
Model | Greyhound | Centura |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |