1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1959 AC Greyhound
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 is newer by 1 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 445 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1959 AC Greyhound | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 850 | Greyhound |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
