1967 AC 428 vs. 1958 BMW 501
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 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 207 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1958 BMW 501. 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, 1967 AC 428 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1958 BMW 501 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 428 | 501 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
