1967 AC 428 vs. 1958 Austin Princess
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 Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess 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 226 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 697 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1958 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1958 Austin Princess | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | 428 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3360 mm |
