1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 39 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 35 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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Greyhound | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |
