1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1992 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 33 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 41 more horse power than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (63 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 373 kg more than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1992 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Greyhound | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
