1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 19 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 350 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Greyhound | 308 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
