1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 885 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Greyhound | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
