1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1990 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1990 Ford Taurus 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 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Taurus weights approximately 311 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
