1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1987 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Ford Escort is newer by 28 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1987 Ford Escort | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Escort |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
