1962 AC Greyhound vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1962 AC Greyhound and 1962 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 AC Greyhound weights approximately 190 kg more than 1962 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 AC Greyhound (179 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm). This means 1962 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Greyhound | 1962 Morris Minor | |
Make | AC | Morris |
Model | Greyhound | Minor |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 81 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |