1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 556 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 31 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
| Make | AC | McLaren |
| Model | Greyhound | F1 LM |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 660 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
