1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1987 Honda Accord
To start off, 1987 Honda Accord 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Accord weights approximately 100 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, 1987 Honda Accord, 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Accord. (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1987 Honda Accord | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Greyhound | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |