1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1975 AC 428
To start off, 1975 AC 428 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 AC 428 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1961 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750. 1975 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 750 | 1975 AC 428 | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 750 | 428 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| 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 | 535 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
