1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1265 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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | AC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Greyhound | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
