1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 330 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Greyhound | 944 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |