1970 AC 428 vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1970 AC 428 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 710 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AC 428 | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | AC | Humber |
| Model | 428 | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3330 mm |
