1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 315 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.
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, 2010 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Greyhound | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
