1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 41 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 597 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Greyhound | 550 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 114 L |
