1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1999 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 40 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 65 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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, 1999 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1999 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | AC | Dodge |
Model | Greyhound | Dakota |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 468 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3330 mm |