1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 52 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1959 AC Greyhound has manual transmission. 1959 AC Greyhound will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Greyhound | Titan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 140 L |
