1967 AC 428 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 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 283 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 AC 428. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 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 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | AC | Land Rover |
Model | 428 | A 109 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |