1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2742 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1959 AC Greyhound has manual transmission. 1959 AC Greyhound will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Greyhound | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |
