1967 AC 428 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC 428 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | 428 | P4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 105 mm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |