1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 545 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 AC Greyhound. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 2012 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Greyhound | Forester |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
