1967 AC 428 vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 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 195 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 597 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 135 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 | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | 428 | A 135 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| 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 | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 34 L |
