1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (164 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | AC | Mazda |
Model | Greyhound | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.1 mm |
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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |