1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1983 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1983 Ford Telstar 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Telstar weights approximately 15 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Greyhound. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1983 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
