1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 38 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 257 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Greyhound | F355 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
