1962 AC Greyhound vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 40 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1962 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mazda 6 (310 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Greyhound | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Greyhound | 6 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
