1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1989 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Mustang weights approximately 157 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1989 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
