1967 AC 428 vs. 1959 AC Greyhound
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 AC 428 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1959 AC Greyhound has manual transmission. 1959 AC Greyhound will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1959 AC Greyhound | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | 428 | Greyhound |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 54 L |
