1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 20 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 25 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | Greyhound | Beta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |