1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 47 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 127 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, 2006 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Escape |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |
