1970 AC 428 vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AC 428 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 554 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 1970 AC 428 has manual transmission. 1970 AC 428 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AC 428 | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | AC | Maserati |
Model | 428 | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 640 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1353 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2942 mm |