1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 31 kg more than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Greyhound | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
