1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 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 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 15 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (147 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | AC | Peugeot |
| Model | Greyhound | 406 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
