1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 31 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 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 400 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.
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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Greyhound | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |