1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 49 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 485 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1959 AC Greyhound has manual transmission. 1959 AC Greyhound will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Greyhound | C |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |