1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 205 is newer by 27 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 205 (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 218 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 205. (161 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | AC | Peugeot |
| Model | Greyhound | 205 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
