1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 22 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 277 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Granada |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
