1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2003 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 2003 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 44 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, 2003 Lancia Fulvia (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 15 kg more than 2003 Lancia Fulvia.
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, 2003 Lancia Fulvia (315 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 2003 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2003 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | Greyhound | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 315 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |