1961 AC Greyhound vs. 1961 Simca Ariane
To start off, both 1961 AC Greyhound and 1961 Simca Ariane were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Ariane weights approximately 85 kg more than 1961 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Greyhound (179 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm). This means 1961 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Greyhound | 1961 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Greyhound | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
