1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 53 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 481 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Greyhound | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |