1967 AC 428 vs. 1958 Austin A 35
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 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 311 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 793 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 AC 428 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1958 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | 428 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 26 L |
