1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 50 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 49 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 144 L |
