1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1988 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1988 GMC Jimmy is newer by 29 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 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 GMC Jimmy. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1988 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 307 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 GMC Jimmy (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1988 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | AC | GMC |
| Model | Greyhound | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
