1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1969 Mazda Familia is newer by 10 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 225 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
Make | AC | Mazda |
Model | Greyhound | Familia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |