1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1987 Opel Monza
To start off, 1987 Opel Monza 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Monza weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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, 1987 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1987 Opel Monza | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Greyhound | Monza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
