1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 911 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 Ford Explorer (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
