1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1998 Xedos 6
To start off, 1998 Xedos 6 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1998 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Xedos 6 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Greyhound. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Xedos 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1998 Xedos 6 | |
Make | AC | Xedos |
Model | Greyhound | 6 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |