1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 1973 AC 428 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750. 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 1973 AC 428 | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 750 | 428 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 7002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
