1962 AC Greyhound vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1962 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 615 kg more than 1962 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Greyhound | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | Greyhound | GTO |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 67 L |
