1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 51 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), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1433 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 2526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 106 L |
