1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1988 Mazda 323
To start off, 1988 Mazda 323 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 323. (66 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 223 kg more than 1988 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1988 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Greyhound | 323 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
