1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1972 AC 428
To start off, 1972 AC 428 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AC 428 weights approximately 844 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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. 1972 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1972 AC 428 | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | Coupe | 428 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 298 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |