1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 372 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | AC | Plymouth |
| Model | Greyhound | Volare |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
