1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 46 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 2,972 cc, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 605 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.

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, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.

Compare all specifications:

1959 AC Greyhound 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
Make AC Mitsubishi
Model Greyhound Colt
Year Released 1959 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1969 cc 2972 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 179 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1015 kg 1620 kg
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 95 L


 

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