1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 45 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 570 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, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | AC | Xedos |
| Model | Greyhound | 9 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
