1963 AC Greyhound vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 42 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1963 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Greyhound | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Greyhound | Defender |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 93 L |
