1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL 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 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 215 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | AC | Mahindra |
| Model | Greyhound | CL |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2040 mm |
