1958 Willys-Overland Rural vs. 1970 AC 428
To start off, 1970 AC 428 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | 1970 AC 428 | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | AC |
| Model | Rural | 428 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
