1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1978 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, 1978 Fiat Ritmo 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 145 kg more than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Greyhound. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1978 Fiat Ritmo | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Greyhound | Ritmo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 51 L |