1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 21 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 255 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Greyhound | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |