1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1978 ZIL 4104 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2321 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 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 1978 ZIL 4104 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. 1978 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | AC | ZIL |
| Model | Greyhound | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 3336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3340 mm |
