1963 AC Greyhound vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1963 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (322 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Greyhound | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Greyhound | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
