1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Greyhound | C |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |