1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 307 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | AC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Greyhound | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
