1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1995 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1327 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1995 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | Greyhound | Continental |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 717 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 108 L |
