1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 24 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), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1317 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | Greyhound | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 108 L |
