AC Greyhound

AC Greyhound: Which Version Should You Buy?

The AC Greyhound was offered in one generation from 1959 to 1963 as a Coupe Hardtop, with four listed versions. Because there is no later generation to compare, the buying decision is entirely about engines: two distinct versions named 2.0 MT, plus 2.2 MT and 2.6 MT.

The AC Greyhound was offered in one generation from 1959 to 1963 as a Coupe Hardtop, with four listed versions. Because there is no later generation to compare, the buying decision is entirely about engines: two distinct versions named 2.0 MT, plus 2.2 MT and 2.6 MT. On the available figures, the 2.0 MT with 125 hp provides the strongest verified combination of output and recorded performance, while the 2.6 MT with 170 hp is the most powerful choice. Every version uses a Gasoline Inline 6 engine, a Manual gearbox with 4 gears, and RWD.

AC Greyhound generations: what changed?

The AC Greyhound has one listed generation, produced from 1959 to 1963. It was a Coupe Hardtop and included four versions. There is therefore no generational change to weigh against engine choice: all candidates share the same production period and body style, and the supplied data records no restyling as a separate phase.

The four choices are 2.0 MT with 105 hp, 2.0 MT with 125 hp, 2.2 MT with 105 hp, and 2.6 MT with 170 hp. The identical 2.0 MT names must be distinguished by their power outputs because they have different displacement, power, and recorded top-speed figures.

AC Greyhound engine and specs comparison

All four engines are mounted Front, longitudinal and use a Carburetor. The database records 2 valves per cylinder for both 2.0 MT versions and for the 2.2 MT; the valve count for the 2.6 MT is not measured.

The 2.0 MT with 125 hp has 20 hp more than the 2.0 MT with 105 hp, despite its displacement being 20 cc smaller. Its specific output is also 10.7 hp/L higher. That makes the 125 hp version the more convincing of the identically named 2.0 MT alternatives when engine output is the priority.

The 2.2 MT produces the same 105 hp as the 1,991 cc 2.0 MT, but uses an additional 224 cc. Consequently, its power per litre is 5.3 hp/L lower. No torque measurement is available to show whether its greater displacement delivers a compensating advantage, so the supplied figures do not establish a numerical reason to choose it over the 105 hp 2.0 MT.

The 2.6 MT is the clear output leader. Its 170 hp exceeds the 125 hp 2.0 MT by 45 hp and either 105 hp version by 65 hp. It also has the highest calculated specific output at 66.6 hp/L, 3.2 hp/L above the 125 hp 2.0 MT.

Performance, top speed, and economy

The only verified top-speed comparison is between the two 2.0 MT versions. The 105 hp car is listed at 174 km/h, which is 7 km/h faster than the 167 km/h figure for the 125 hp car. This means power alone does not determine the recorded top-speed result in the supplied data.

Acceleration to 100 km/h is not measured for any version. Top speed is not measured for the 2.2 MT or 2.6 MT, so the 170 hp output of the 2.6 MT should not be converted into an unsupported performance claim.

City, highway, and combined fuel consumption are not measured for any AC Greyhound version. Fuel-tank capacity and CO2 output are also not measured. As a result, no version can be identified as the economy choice from the available evidence, and no reliable mpg comparison can be made.

AC Greyhound dimensions and weight

The supplied data does not include exterior dimensions for any AC Greyhound version. Wheelbase, length, width, and height are therefore not measured.

Because kerb weight is not measured, weight per horsepower cannot be calculated for any version. Gross weight, ground clearance, fuel-tank capacity, and wheel sizes are likewise not measured, so none of these factors can separate the four choices using the catalogue data.

AC Greyhound reliability and problems

Reliability records and known-problem data are not provided for any version. The available specifications therefore do not support claims that one engine is more durable, easier to maintain, or more dependable than another. Condition, service history, restoration quality, and parts availability may matter to a purchase, but none is measured in this dataset and they cannot be used here to rank the versions.

Which AC Greyhound version should you buy?

Choose the 2.0 MT with 125 hp for the best evidence-backed balance. Its 1,971 cc engine produces 20 hp more than the 1,991 cc 2.0 MT, and its 63.4 hp/L specific output is substantially stronger. It also has a measured top speed, unlike the 2.2 MT and 2.6 MT.

Choose the 2.0 MT with 105 hp if the highest verified top speed matters most. Its listed 174 km/h maximum is 7 km/h above the figure for the 125 hp 2.0 MT, although acceleration and fuel consumption are not measured.

Choose the 2.2 MT only if that exact 2,215 cc specification is the objective. It matches the smaller 1,991 cc 2.0 MT at 105 hp and has the lowest calculated specific output of the group. With torque, acceleration, top speed, and consumption all not measured, the catalogue figures reveal no performance advantage.

Choose the 2.6 MT when maximum engine output is the deciding factor. Its 2,553 cc Inline 6 develops 170 hp, giving it 45 hp more than the next most powerful version and the highest power per litre. However, its top speed, acceleration, torque, consumption, and weight are not measured, so it is the strongest engine choice on output—not a verified winner in every performance category.

No price or sale information is included, so it is impossible to calculate what any extra purchase cost buys or to identify the best-value AC Greyhound for sale. Based strictly on the measurable differences, the 2.0 MT with 125 hp is the most rounded recommendation, while the 2.6 MT is the straightforward choice for the greatest stated power.