1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 44 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 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2277 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Greyhound | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 3370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3490 mm |
