1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 365 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Greyhound | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
