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 197 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 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 1395 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.
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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 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. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1969 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 108 L |
