1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2009 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2009 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Greyhound | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
