1954 Buick 70 vs. 1974 AC 428
To start off, 1974 AC 428 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 553 kg more than 1974 AC 428.
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, 1974 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1974 AC 428 | |
| Make | Buick | AC |
| Model | 70 | 428 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2450 mm |
